Minutes for November 12, 2007
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Warren Middle School. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the Board President, Mrs. Spiller.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Mrs. Spiller read the
following statement:
In accordance with the provisions New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, the Board
of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be posted in the Board Office
and in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and Echoes Sentinel, and
filed with the Clerk of the Township of Warren.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mrs. Spiller led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Susan Burman, Roberta Monahan,
Dr. Gregory Przybylski, David Ricci, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees, and Mildred
Spiller
Absent: Pamela Coley, Kathleen Winter
Also Present: Dr. James
Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board
Secretary, members of the press and public
IV. Presentation
- 2006-2007 Standardized Testing Results
Principal Comba and Curriculum Supervisor, Sondra Markman, presented information regarding the Annual Testing Report. They then responded to board member questions.
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Monahan moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the amended
minutes of the following meeting:
October 8, 2007 public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved by 7-0 voice vote.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Fire Drills - The superintendent reported the following fire drills had
been held:
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ALT |
Central |
Mt. Horeb |
Woodland |
Middle |
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October 2, 12 |
October 3, 16, 23 |
October 10, 30 |
October 5, 17 |
October 9, 16 |
Dr. Crisfield noted the sad news of the passing of Pauline Kenderdine, ALT Nurse, and asked for a moment of silence.
Dr. Crisfield noted that Marlene Benacio, a parent of both a Woodland & Middle School student, as well as two WHRHS students passed away from a long illness. Dr. Crisfield again asked for a moment of silence.
Warren Emergency Management Team is performing a test on Saturday, November 11, 2007 and Diana Raucci & Tyler Tribelhorn are participating as CERT members.
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Spiller reported on the meeting of the BOE presidents in the
neighboring districts. It was a good introduction and exchange. The
group intends to meet every 6 weeks to share ideas.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Monahan noted that the Finance Committee met to review the status
of the district expenditures in comparison to the budget for the current fiscal
year.
IX. DISCUSSION
- Education Discussion: Acceleration
Dr. Przybylski presented information on Acceleration, which is advanced placement or credit. The board discussed the topic of acceleration.
Mr. Daquila reported on the audit report to the board citing the one recommendation from the auditor for the year ended June 30, 2007.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None
XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
Mrs. Monahan moved, and Mrs. Burman seconded, the following as a
consent agenda. Agenda items A.6., C.1.c, and C.6 were pulled for discussion.
The consent agenda as amended was approved by
unanimous 7-0 role-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. Out of District Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out of district
related services:
a) One student (ID#0120906) to
receive one 30 minute session of speech therapy per week beginning October 15,
2007 for the 2007-2008 school year at a total cost to the district of $3,330.
b) One student (ID#0120687) to
receive Level 1 services (assessment and evaluation, technical assistance,
consultative and instructional services, and loan of adaptive aids, materials
and equipment) from NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the
contracted amount of $1,400 for the 2007-2008 school year.
c) One student (ID#0120753) to
receive one additional 30 minute session of speech per week, effective November
12, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The cost to the district will be $3,330.
A.2. Out of District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves additional school hours for one
out of district pre-school student (ID#0120782) from 8 hours to 10 hours weekly,
effective September 1, 2007 for the 2007-2008 school year at an additional cost
to the district of $720.
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves home instruction for the
following students:
a) One student (ID#0120485) to
receive two hours of home instruction per week for the 2007-2008 school year,
retroactive from October 10, 2007. The cost to the district will be $35
per hour for a total cost of $2,520.
b) One student (ID#2006054) to
receive five hours of home instruction per week for a period of 10-12 weeks
following surgery, effective December 27, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The
cost to the district will not exceed $2,100.
A.4. In District Related Service
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the increase of a speech service
program for one student (ID#0120074) by 30 minutes per week, retroactive from
September 18, 2007. The additional cost to the district will be $990.
A.5. Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Annual Update to the Uniform State
Memorandum of Agreement.
(The Agreement between education and law enforcement officials is approved on an
annual basis. No changes to the original Agreement dated 1999 have been
made.)
A.6. Central School First Grade Assignment
Pulled for discussion
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendation of
the Superintendent for a job sharing assignment in grade 1 at Central School
effective November 26, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the partial payment of bills for
October 2007 in the amount of $4,752,115.62.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the
secretary for the month of September, and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on September 30, 2007:
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$3,083,366.89 |
|
$1,050,880.76 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$3,341,847.10 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$445,995.08 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$419.56 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($41,621.85) |
$50,091.40 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$1,207,234.76 |
$0.00 |
$14,208.26 |
|
TOTAL |
$4,248,979.80 |
$3,838,353.14 |
$1,065,089.02 |
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A(d) the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.3. Budget Transfers for Month of September
2007
Approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 3160:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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11-000-100-562-08-02 |
Tuition-Other LEAs (Ext.SY) |
11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private (Reg. SY) |
$17,000 |
|
11-000-100-566-08-02 |
Tuition - Private (Ext. SY) |
11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private (Reg. SY) |
$22,850 |
|
11-000-213-100-00-00 |
Nurse & Doctor Salaries |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$45,000 |
|
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
11-000-217-100-00-01 |
Extraordinary Svcs. Salaries |
$16,500 |
|
11-000-217-100-00-02 |
Extraordinary Paras Sals. |
11-000-217-100-00-01 |
Extraordinary Svcs. Salaries |
$15,100 |
|
11-000-217-320-08-00 |
Extraordinary Purch. Svcs. |
11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private (Reg. SY) |
$9,300 |
|
11-000-218-105-00-00 |
Guidance Secretary Salary |
11-000-217-100-00-01 |
Extraordinary Svcs. Salaries |
$2,800 |
|
11-000-219-105-00-00 |
CST Secretaries Salaries |
11-000-217-100-00-01 |
Extraordinary Svcs. Salaries |
$5,560 |
|
11-000-219-105-00-00 |
CST Secretaries Salaries |
11-000-219-104-00-00 |
CST Salaries |
$5,750 |
|
11-000-219-105-00-00 |
CST Secretaries Salaries |
11-000-219-105-00-01 |
CST Secretary Extra |
$1,310 |
|
11-000-221-105-00-00 |
Curriculum Secretary-Salary |
11-000-221-102-00-00 |
Curriculum Coord. Salary |
$1,090 |
|
11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ. Media/Library Sals. |
11-000-221-102-00-00 |
Curriculum Coord. Salary |
$1,260 |
|
11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ. Media/Library Sals. |
11-000-222-320-00-00 |
Library - Purch. Prof. Svcs. |
$2,450 |
|
11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ. Media/Library Sals. |
11-000-222-500-11-01 |
Other Purch. Svcs.- Internet |
$1,020 |
|
11-000-222-100-00-02 |
Library Paras - Salaries |
11-000-240-105-00-00 |
School Secretaries Salaries |
$3,070 |
|
11-000-230-104-01-00 |
Professional Staff Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Principals, Dean, Dir. - Sals. |
$3,905 |
|
11-000-230-105-01-00 |
Support Staff Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Principals, Dean, Dir. - Sals. |
$1,975 |
|
11-000-230-590-00-51 |
Other Purchased Services |
11-000-230-590-00-23 |
Legal Ads |
$2,280 |
|
11-000-251-100-01-01 |
Business Office Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Principals, Dean, Dir. - Sals. |
$6,745 |
|
11-000-251-100-01-01 |
Business Office Salaries |
11-000-251-600-01-00 |
Business Office Supplies |
$4,260 |
|
11-000-252-100-01-00 |
Tech. Network Staff Salaries |
11-000-218-390-11-01 |
Technology - Purch. Svcs. |
$1,900 |
|
11-000-252-100-01-00 |
Tech. Network Staff Salaries |
11-000-252-580-11-01 |
Travel & Workshops - Tech. |
$610 |
|
11-000-252-100-01-00 |
Tech. Network Staff Salaries |
11-000-252-890-11-01 |
Tech. - Dues & Member. |
$500 |
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11-000-262-100-00-00 |
Staff Paras Salaries |
11-000-261-100-09-00 |
Maintenance Salaries |
$18,500 |
|
11-000-262-100-09-16 |
Summer Maint. Workers |
11-000-262-100-09-05 |
Overtime - Custodians |
$2,500 |
|
11-000-262-105-09-00 |
B&G Secretary Salary |
11-000-240-105-00-00 |
School Secretaries Salaries |
$310 |
|
11-000-262-105-09-00 |
B&G Secretary Salary |
11-000-270-160-10-00 |
Regular Transp. Salaries |
$235 |
|
11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp. Salaries |
11-000-270-515-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp - Jointure |
$38,100 |
|
11-190-100-106-00-00 |
Classroom Aides Salaries |
11-000-261-100-09-00 |
Maintenance Salaries |
$2,600 |
|
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides Salaries |
11-000-261-100-09-00 |
Maintenance Salaries |
$10,250 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-217-100-00-01 |
Extraordinary Svcs. Salaries |
$8,700 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-110-100-101-00-01 |
Kinder. Teachers Salaries |
$49,750 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 1-5 Teachers Sals. |
$33,600 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-230-530-03-22 |
Telephone - Central |
$3,000 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-230-530-04-22 |
Telephone - Mt. Horeb |
$3,000 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-230-530-05-22 |
Telephone - ALT |
$3,100 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-230-530-06-22 |
Telephone - Woodland |
$4,000 |
|
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-000-230-530-07-22 |
Telephone - Middle |
$3,100 |
|
11-213-100-106-00-00 |
RC Aides Salaries |
11-216-100-106-00-00 |
PSD Aides Salaries |
$35,200 |
|
11-213-100-106-00-00 |
RC Aides Salaries |
11-000-230-331-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$10,000 |
|
11-213-100-106-00-00 |
RC Aides Salaries |
11-000-262-520-01-00 |
Property & Liability Insur. |
$18,900 |
|
11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers Salaries |
11-216-100-101-00-00 |
PSD Teachers Salaries |
$17,050 |
|
11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers Salaries |
11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Salaries |
$1,600 |
|
11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers Salaries |
11-204-100-101-00-00 |
LLD Teacher Salaries |
$16,250 |
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11-230-100-101-00-00 |
Basic Skills Teachers Sals. |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$30,800 |
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Total Transfers |
$482,780.00 |
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B.4. Travel Approval as amended
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools' policy number 4133 - Travel and Work Related Expense Reimbursement, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
November 2007
- Lynn Degen, Middle - Holocaust Denial, Madison $ 45
- Susan Kline, ALT - Conflict Resolution, New Brunswick $ 25
- Virginia Pasternak, ALT - NJ Historical Conference, Trenton $ 35
- Lucille Schorr, Central - I'd Rather Look Dumb, New Providence $ 80
- Amanda McGrath, Woodland - Hard to Handle Students, Parsippany $ 179
- Sara Goodman, Woodland - Hard to Handle Students, Parsippany $ 179
- Harriet Stambaugh, Woodland - Infectious Disease Update, Somerset $ 90
December 2007
- Kelly Hawkins, Central - Motivating ADHD Students, Piscataway $ 105
- Jessica Malangone, Mt Horeb - Deepening Comprehension, Newark $ 194
- Carol Block, Mt Horeb - Deepening Comprehension, Newark $ 194
- Michelle Langer, Mt Horeb - Deepening Comprehension, Newark $ 194
- Andrea Carroll, Mt Horeb - Deepening Comprehension, Newark $ 194
- William Kimmick, Mt Horeb - Deepening Comprehension, Newark $ 199
- Lorraine Buehler, Woodland - Difficult & Disruptive Students, Edison $ 195
- Carol Brown, Middle - Mean Girls Workshop, Atlantic City $ 275
- Amy Eitelberg, Woodland - Difficult & Disruptive Students, Edison $ 205
- Janice O'Connor, Mt Horeb - 21st Century Library Strategies, Newark $ 220
- Joanne Butler, Central - 21st Century Library Strategies, Newark $ 205
- Peter Daquila, BOE - NJASBO Budget Update, Mt. Olive $ 130
January 2008
- Carol Brown, Middle - Social Skills Training for SE, New Providence $140
- Jennifer Curran, Mt. Horeb - Intro to PROMPT Technique, New Providence $ 650
- Jamie Perry, Woodland - Planned Speech & Language, Bridgewater $ 50
- Allison Reu, Central - Planned Speech & Language, Bridgewater $ 50
February 2008
- Mark Weber, Mt. Horeb - NJ Music Conference, East Brunswick $ 150
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent and the Board of Education. The School business Administrator shall track and re cord these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceed.
If unanticipated travel is necessary during the month, the Superintendent on behalf of the Board of Education has the authority to approve the expense and reimbursement.
B.5. Central School - Lower Level and Toilet
Renovation Project - Buckler Associates
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following change orders to
Buckler Associates for the Central School Lower Level and
Toilet Renovation Project in the amount of $17,330.50
C/O #4 Replace 3 existing door frames in the lower level $ 5,232.50
C/O #5 Sheet rock wall Vocal, Ensemble and Art Rooms $ 9,619.75
C/O #6 Additional Electric Outlets - Cold Storage Room $ 2,478.25
Total of Change Orders
17,330.50
The original bid for this project from Buckler Associates was $696,846.00.
Change orders #1-3 for total of $56,177.00 and changes orders #4-6 for a total
of $17,330.50 bring the total amount due to Buckler Associates for the project
to $770,353.50.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the transfer from Capital Reserve to Fund 12 in the amount of $17,330.50 for these change orders.
B.6. Middle School Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the
donation to Middle School students of 25 Nintendo DS handheld systems with
Ubisoft JamSessions software from The Music for All Foundation in the amount of
$4,500.
B.7. Audit for the 2006-2007 School Year
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has engaged the firm of Dickinson, Vrabel, &
Cassells, P.A., of Denville, New Jersey, to audit the district's Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 in
compliance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 et seq, and,
WHEREAS, this audit has been completed and the CAFR filed with the State Department of Education and submitted to the Warren Township Board of Education along with a synopsis of the audit report and recommendations, which synopsis and recommendations are available for public review, and,
WHEREAS, pertinent results of operations during the 2006-2007 school year are:
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REVENUES |
Final Budget |
Actual |
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Local Sources |
$31,238,603 |
$31,351,464 |
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State Sources |
$2,136,921 |
$5,416,730 |
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TOTAL |
$33,375,524 |
$36,768,194 |
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EXPENDITURES |
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Regular Instruction |
$11,187,074 |
$11,130,798 |
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Special Education |
$3,112,037 |
$3,093,368 |
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Other Instruction |
$1,024,910 |
$1,009,814 |
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Undistributed Expenditures |
$15,918,732 |
$18,894,020 |
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Total General Expenses |
$31,242,753 |
$34,128,000 |
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Capital Outlay |
$2,419,583 |
$1,276,564 |
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Special Schools |
$138,800 |
$134,796 |
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Charter Schools |
$0 |
$0 |
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TOTAL |
$33,801,136 |
$35,539,360 |
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OTHER SOURCES/USES |
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Transfer from Capital Projects |
$0 |
$0 |
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Transfer to Capital Projects |
$12,064 |
$12,064 |
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EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) |
($413,548) |
$1,240,898 |
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Fund Balance July 1, 2005 |
$1,795,100 |
$1,795,100 |
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Fund Balance June 30, 2006 |
$1,381,552 |
$3,035,998 |
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Analysis of Fund Balance |
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Reserved |
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Encumbrances |
$1,263,164 |
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Excess Surplus |
$309,952 |
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Excess Surplus- subsequent year's expenditures |
$376,809 |
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Capital Reserve Account |
$345,144 |
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Unreserved |
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Undesignated/Unreserved |
$740,929 |
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TOTAL |
$3,035,998 |
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Source: Audit Report Exhibit C-1 |
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Now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the report, notes the following recommendations, and directs that appropriate corrective action be taken:
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Recommendations |
Corrective Action |
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1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.13(h)4. voter approval must be received prior to the appropriation of capital reserve funds for funding of other capital projects. |
1. Voter approval will be received in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.13(h)4. prior to the appropriation of capital reserve funds for funding of other capital projects. |
B.8. Somerset Council on Alcoholism & Drug
Dependency Grant
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, a grant in the
amount of $3,000 for the REBEL 2 program at Warren Middle School by the Somerset
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency.
B.9. Warren Township Education Foundation Grant
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, the following
grants totaling $650 awarded by the Warren Township Education Foundation:
a) Debra Tambor (Middle
School-E2) - $500 for Speaker Feature
b) Barbara Novak (Angelo L. Tomaso School-Grade 4) - $150 for Eat Well, Live Well Program.
B.10. Warren Youth Services Commission Grants
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, the following
grants from the Warren Youth Services Commission:
a) Girls on the Run Program
grant totaling $2,500 for teacher training, supplies, and training for any
future teachers who would like to teach this program.
b) Child Assault Prevention
(CAP) grant totaling $1,800 for third grade students in the Warren Township
School District.
B.11. Business and Education Alliance Grant
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, a grant in
the amount of $4,000 from the Business and Education Alliance for Angelo L.
Tomaso's "Nature's Pathway" Project.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2007-2008 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application for emergent
hiring for the following positions for the 2007-2008 school year under the
requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., and
N.J.S.A. 6-4.14 et seq., as listed below:
a) Jill Graef, Special
Education Teacher, Central School, part-time .4, BA+15, step 5-6, effective
November 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
b) Maria Emma, Special
Education Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, MA, step 1-2, effective December 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. (Ms. Emma is currently a Classroom
Paraprofessional in Warren and will be a maternity leave replacement for Sanjita
Livingston.)
Pulled for discussion
c) Patricia Anderson, Library
Paraprofessional, Central School, 21.5 hours per week, step 7-8, effective
November 26, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
C.2. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended
placements on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Mark Weber from, MA+30 to
MA+45 (remaining at step 5-6), effective October 1, 2007.
b) Beverly MacGorman from BA
to BA+15 (remaining at step 9-10), effective October 1, 2007.
c) Christina Beekman from MA
to MA+15 (remaining at step 9-10), effective October 1, 2007.
d) Judy Hamilton from MA+30
to MA+45 (remaining at step 17), effective October 1, 2007.
e) Christine Ryan from BA+15
to MA (remaining at step 12), effective October 1, 2007.
f) Jennifer Curran from MA+15 to MA+30 MA (remaining at step 3-4), effective
October 1, 2007.
g) Mary Beth LeBlond from MA
to MA+15 (remaining at 21-22), effective October 1, 2007.
h) Stacey Lederman from MA to
MA+15(returning at step 10-11), effective September 1, 2008.
C.3. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute
Teachers for the 2007-2008 school year:
a) Janet DelNero (Long-term
Multi Duty Sub only)
b) Meghan Nadeau
c) Erin McCloskey
d) Trevor Peters
e) Robert Hamilton (nurse)
f) Nicole Calamia
g) Laura Fabian
h) Joann Wood
i) Leslie Mupo
j) Sharon Carroll (nurse)
k) Allyson Brown
l) Adrienne Lusting (nurse)
C.4. Extended Nursing Hours to Provide
Epinephrine Coverage
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all Warren school nurses and
substitute nurses to work as required (hours to be determined) at various after
hours events to provide epinephrine coverage at the contractual rate of $35 an
hour. Supervisors will monitor the assignment of nurses for this purpose,
effective October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
C.5. Leave Requests as amended
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the leave requests for:
a) Alexis Slack,
Spanish/Drama Teacher, Middle School, Family Leave (unpaid with benefits) from
March 13, 2008 through June 13, 2008 and child care leave (unpaid with benefits)
from June 16, 2008 through June 30, 2008. Returning September 1, 2008.
b) Deanna DeRoner, Grade 3
Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Family Leave (unpaid with benefits) from May
22, 2008 through October 24, 2008 and child care leave (unpaid with no benefits)
from October 27, 2008 through November 30, 2008.
Returning December 1, 2008.
c) Stacey Lederman, Special
Education Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School child care leave (unpaid with no
benefits), effective December 4, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Returning
September 1, 2008.
d) Susan Lewis, Computer
Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, extension of Family Leave (unpaid with benefits, to
November 8, 2007 through November 30, 2008. Returning December 1, 2007.
C.6. Change in Assignments
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following change in
employment assignments: Pulled for discussion
a) Megan O'Donnell, Central
School, Grade 1 Teacher, BA+15, step 7-8, from 1.0 FTE to 0.6 FTE, effective
November 26, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
b) Laurie Green, Central
School, Grade 1 Teacher, BA+15, step 7-8, from 0.61 FTE Library Paraprofessional
to 0.43 Grade 1 Teacher, effective November 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
C.7. Reading Recovery Technical Support
contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the use of the New Jersey
Reading Recovery network for technical support for the following teachers listed
throughout the 2007-2008 school year at a cost to the district of $3,500:
Nancy Braunstein, Margie Bultman, Denise Kennedy, Fran Perlman, MaryLou Psak
C.8. Retirement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement
of Kathleen Balent, Health/PE Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, with
appreciation for the 21 years of her service to the children of Warren,
effective February 29, 2008.
C.9. Student Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Students
Teachers for the 2007-2008 school year:
a) Christine Parolise -
Angelo L. Tomaso School
b) Debra Frank - Central
School
c) Donna Kohl - Mt. Horeb
School
d) Nicole Calamia - Woodland
School
e) Dana Paolella - Middle
School
f) Chrystal Reddersen-Picaro, Angelo L. Tomaso School (Speech Therapist)
C.10. Home Instructor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Erica Link as a home
instructor for the 2007-2008 school year (Ms. Link is currently a teacher in the
district).
C.11. Extension of Maternity Leave Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the extension of a Maternity
Leave Contract for Josephine Maccagnan remaining at guide MA, step 1-2, to read
effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Maccagnan will be
replacing Deanna DeRoner on maternity leave. Her original contract ended
February 2, 2008.
C.12. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves per diem deduct request for
the following staff:
a) Debbie Tlumacki, Multi
Duty Paraprofessional, Middle School for 8 days, October 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16,
17, 18, 2007.
b) Brenda Sasso, Grade 6
LA/SS Teacher, Middle School for 1 day, November 21, 2007.
C.13. Temporary Increase of Speech Therapist Contracted
Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the temporary increase of
contracted services for Jill Pilla, out of district Speech Therapist - Project
Grow, from 7 hours to 20 hours per week beginning October 29, 2007 through
November 30, 2007. The additional cost to the district will be $3,575.
C.14. Increase in Classroom Paraprofessional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the increase of one hour per
week for Anastasia Papalitskas, Classroom Paraprofessional, Middle School, to
act as a 1:1 aide for one student, at her hourly rate, retroactive from October
3, 2007. The cost to the district will be $540.
The board discussed agenda items A.6., C.1.a, & C.6 and voted on the 3 items. On motion by Mrs. Monahan and seconded by Mr. Ricci,the board approved these agenda items on a 6-1 roll call vote. (Mrs. Voorhees voted no.)
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Mrs. Lisa Brand, 14 Willow Winds Trail, commented on the job sharing issue at Central School and the fact that a teacher was allowed to be in the classroom for 2 months before going on leave.
Diane Crawford, 6 Olsen Drive, asked about a fall back plan if the shared teacher concept does not work.
Susan Leonard, Mt. Horeb School, asked if the concept of job sharing will be use again in the future. Dr. Crisfield commented that this is a unique solution to a unique problem and will not become practice.
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
- Policy Review Options
Mrs. Monahan commented on the Policy Committee review process and that the committee is suggesting the district use the services of the NJ School Board for the policy review.
Mr. Ricci reported on the Coalition of School Funding. At the 10/29/07 meeting the members attempted to create a common mission statement and goal.
- Construction Updated
Central School Lower Level and Toilet Renovation
Contractor is progressing with the work on the lower level. The drop ceiling frames are being installed, the sheetrock has been installed, and spackling is in process. Once the walls are painted, the vinyl floors will be installed. The fixtures in both rest rooms have been installed.
An inspector from the Ceramic Tile and Stone Association has been brought in to evaluate the six bathrooms that the contractor completed prior to the opening of school in September. Once the report is received a course of action for correcting the installation imperfections will be created.
Middle School Exterior Wall Repairs
Contractor has started the work and the work will continue for the next few weeks.
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) Upgrade
The contractor, Integrated Control Solutions, has completed approximately 50% of the project. The majority of the new equipment has been installed and the control features need to be finalized.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Burman commented on the training that she received on QSAC at the School Boards Convention. There will be certifications required from the board members.
Mrs. Burman requested an update in 1-2 months on the job sharing.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 9:40 p.m. Mrs. Monahan moved the following:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session
to discuss:
1) matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
2) pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation
and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
3) a matter in which release of information would impair the
right to receive government funds
4) material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted
invasion of individual privacy
5) a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related
to it
6) a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real
property with public funds
7) protection of public safety and property and/or investigations
of possible violations or violations of law
11) specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be
adversely affected request an open session
12) deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil
penalty or other loss
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the
need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Burman and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Monahan and seconded by Dr. Przybylski, the Board
reconvened in open session at 9:55 p.m.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion
by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Dr. Przybylski, the meeting adjourned at 10:00p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila
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